Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) reported earnings on April 23. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended March 28 (Q3), Brinker International beat slightly on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue improved and GAAP earnings per share increased significantly.

Margins expanded across the board.

Revenue details
Brinker International reported revenue of $742.0 million. The 12 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ foresaw a top line of $730.0 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 3.5% higher than the prior-year quarter's $717.1 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
Non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.60. The 13 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $0.56 per share on the same basis. GAAP EPS of $0.56 for Q3 were 24% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.45 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
For the quarter, gross margin was 18.7%, 40 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 9.2%, 40 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 6.1%, 50 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $725.7 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.56.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $2.81 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.89.

Investor sentiment
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Brinker International is hold, with an average price target of $27.40.

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